FAQs on Students Academic Success (SAS)
1. What is the Students Academic Success Program (SAS)?
The Students Academic Success Program (SAS) is managed by the Academic Operations office (AO), Centre for Academic Excellence (CAdEx). Each student is assigned with an Academic Advisor (lecturer) from their program upon entering UTP for the Bachelor's program. The primary focus for this program is to advise students on academic matters and manage programs related to their academic improvement.
2. Is the Students Academic Success Program (SAS) available for all levels of study at UTP?
No, the Students Academic Success Program (SAS) is only for Bachelor level students.
3. How do students find their Academic Advisor on UCampus?
Students can find their Academic Advisor by logging into UCampus and navigating to their 'Program Details'. Students will find the name and contact information of their assigned Academic Advisor.
4.Do the Academic Advisors change every semester?
No, the Academic Advisor remains the same as the one assigned when the student entered the Bachelor's program. The Academic Advisor will be changed if the student changes their program or if the Academic Advisor retired/resigned from UTP.
5.Can students request to change their Academic Advisor?
Yes, students may request to change their Academic Advisor with approval by the department Chair.
6.What is the role of an Academic Advisor in the Students Academic Success (SAS) Program?
In the Students Academic Success (SAS) Program, the Academic Advisor is responsible for the following:i. Be a friend, motivator, reference person, coach and offer advice on students’ academic progression at UTP.
ii. Plan & schedule meetings with students (minimum of two meetings; one at the beginning and one at the end of the semester).
iii. Keep, maintain and update a meeting record to monitor students’ progress.
iv. Guide students in their study plan, selection of courses, where necessary; ensuring pre-requisites are met before signing up for a course and appropriate subject with the right code are registered.
v. Encourage students to participate in mobility program, join any programs organised on campus for student self-development, voluntary work, and career related talk, seminars etc.
vi. Advise students on matters related to academic process, such as eligibility of credit transfer, pre-internship registration and eligibility for graduation.
vii. In the case of students falls under probation, academic advisors to follow through students’ improvement plan following the Academic Enhancement program organised by CAdEx/ Counselling Unit.
viii. Remind students the good practices in learning, and good practices in preparing CV and etiquette in internship and job application.
ix. Upon graduation, remind students the importance of registering with professional body upon graduation, based on their field requirement, or guide students to further studies, should they are interested to do so.
7. What is the channel for addressing issues related to Students Academic Success (SAS)?
Students can log any issues related to the Students Academic Success (SAS) through the UCS portal:Search ‘Centre for Academic Excellence (CAdEx)’ in the Subject tab then select ‘Academic Operation – Students Academic Success (SAS)’.